Single-Cell Brain Research Associate II

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,667; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Research Associate II to join their experimentalist team. The role involves contributing to experimental workflows, conducting various molecular biological reactions, and maintaining meticulous records. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree related to biology and possess strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with a salary range between $58,000 - $80,667 annually. This position requires onsite work five days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or 1 year with a Master's.
• Experience with single-cell RNAseq, ATACseq, and multiome data preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental workflows for profiling individual cells in brain tissue.
• Optimize and execute molecular biological reactions such as PCR and DNA extractions.
• Maintain meticulous records and document all experiments.

Skills

Ability to critically read scientific publications

Strong collaborative skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Job description

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Research Associate II to join their experimentalist team. The role involves contributing to experimental workflows, conducting various molecular biological reactions, and maintaining meticulous records. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree related to biology and possess strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with a salary range between $58,000 - $80,667 annually. This position requires onsite work five days per week.